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Arkansas Weather Forecast

Arkansas weather: 50°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 50°F now🕔 7:44 AM local📅 Best: March, August, September and October👥 3.1 million

Air quality and pollen in Arkansas

57
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.514.1 µg/m³
PM1014.1 µg/m³
Ozone61 µg/m³
NO₂10.5 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Arkansas right now

🌙
50°F
Clear · feels like 46°F
Humidity78%
Wind5 mph N
Gusts8 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 18 mi
Air quality57 · Moderate
Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:44 AM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arkansas?

Arkansas is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 34.7465, -92.2896. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Arkansas right now?

It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Arkansas?

March, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Arkansas, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Arkansas in?

Arkansas observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:44 AM.

How many people live in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a population of approximately 3.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to Arkansas?

The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 301 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Arkansas?

Popular options include Hot Springs National Park.

What places are in Arkansas?

Arkansas covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hot Springs National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 7:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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